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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.96, 1,406.18 and 390.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.96, 1,406.18 and 390.55 is: 585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.96 : 1,406.18 = 390.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.96/1,406.18 = 390.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.96x = 1,406.18 × 390.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.96x = 549,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,183.60/937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.51

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